Author: Amy Veloz

A new memorial scholarship fund established through Living Free Health will honor the life of Vincent J. Poerio by recognizing something he deeply believed in — the ability of people to grow, make the most of a second chance and help others along the way. The Vincent J. Poerio Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Poerio’s daughter, Living Free Health founder Shelley Poerio, following her father’s death on July 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Now, Living Free Health is accepting donations to build the fund, with the goal of awarding its first two $1,000 scholarships in conjunction with…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team continued to work through a challenging early-season schedule Thursday, Aug. 20, traveling to Mojave for a four-set match that saw the Trojans steadily build momentum, claim the third set and come within two points of forcing a decisive fifth. Pahrump had to battle from behind early in the opening set as Mojave jumped out to a 12-1 advantage. Rather than allowing the early deficit to dictate the remainder of the set, the Trojans began settling into their offense and finding ways to put points together. Senior Riley Saldaña provided an offensive…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity football team faced a difficult early-season test Friday, Aug. 21, welcoming the Galena High School Grizzlies to Pahrump for a nonleague matchup that gave the Trojans an opportunity to measure themselves against strong 4A competition. Pahrump struck first and held a 7-0 advantage after the opening quarter, but Galena took control during a high-scoring second quarter on its way to a 47-7 victory. Despite falling behind, the Trojans continued competing through the final whistle, producing defensive stops and moving the ball late in the game rather than allowing the widening margin to bring their…

The Pahrump Valley High School cross country team opened its season Saturday, Aug. 22, with a strong showing at the Red Rock Running Company Invitational at James Regional Park in Las Vegas. Racing in the evening against a field that included several larger schools, the Trojans turned in competitive performances across the newcomers, boys and girls races. The Pahrump boys finished fourth overall and were the highest-finishing 3A team in their race, while the girls placed fifth against a field that included tough 5A competition. Two Trojans began the evening in the girls newcomers race, which covered 1.65 miles. Arianna…

The Pahrump Valley High School girls volleyball B team used strong serving and steady offensive pressure to earn a straight-set victory over the Rancho High School Rams, taking the opening set 25-12 before maintaining control throughout the second set. Pahrump’s serving game proved to be one of its biggest strengths, with several Trojans putting together extended runs from behind the service line and helping the team create separation on the scoreboard. The opening set began closely, with the teams trading points before Pahrump began finding its rhythm. After the Trojans pulled even at 4-4, Aurora Eyraud stepped to the service…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team continued its challenging early-season schedule Tuesday, Aug. 18, taking on 5A Liberty in a matchup that gave the Trojans another opportunity to test themselves against high-level competition. Although Pahrump ultimately fell in straight sets, 25-9, 25-21 and 26-24, the final scores told the story of a team that grew increasingly competitive as the match progressed. After a difficult opening set, the Trojans responded with a much tighter second set before pushing Liberty beyond the regulation 25-point mark in a back-and-forth third set that came down to the final few rallies. Pahrump…

An evening of entertainment, community support and fundraising is planned for Friday, Sept. 4, as Ms. Senior Gold Years USA hosts a First Friday Fundraiser at Artesian Cellars in Pahrump. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and will bring community members together for a night featuring a live auction, 50-50 drawing, prize drawings, entertainment and gift baskets, all while raising money for two organizations serving individuals and families in need. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit The Salvation Army and Advocates for Children of Rural Nevada, also known as ACORN. Organizers are inviting the community to come out, enjoy…

A new organization is bringing Pahrump business professionals together with a focus on building connections, sharing resources and creating new opportunities for collaboration throughout the community. The Pahrump Business Council, or PBC, was recently founded by a group of local business professionals who share a common goal of strengthening Pahrump’s business community through connection, collaboration, education and support. As the organization begins establishing itself within the community, local business owners and professionals are invited to learn more during a Meet and Greet Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Valley Electric Conference Center, 800 E. Nevada Highway 372. The event…

The Pahrump Valley High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team continued its challenging preseason schedule Tuesday, Aug. 18, taking on 5A Liberty in a matchup that provided the young Trojans with another opportunity to gain valuable experience against a larger-school opponent. Although Liberty ultimately took the match in two sets, 25-8 and 25-14, Pahrump showed improvement as the evening progressed, nearly doubling its scoring output in the second set while producing several strong individual plays on both offense and defense. Freshman Emri Wulfenstein was a consistent presence for the Trojans throughout the match, contributing from the service line, at the…

The Pahrump Valley High School varsity girls volleyball team faced a challenging early-season test Thursday, Aug. 13, taking on a strong Shadow Ridge squad in a matchup that provided the Trojans with both encouraging moments and valuable experience. Although Pahrump ultimately fell in three sets, 25-22, 25-12 and 25-11, the final scores did not tell the entire story of the evening. The Trojans showed flashes of strong offensive play, aggressive serving and solid work at the net, while the opening set in particular demonstrated their ability to compete point-for-point with a difficult opponent. “Shadow Ridge is a tough team,” Head…